The Senses

"The Senses" by Steve Parker is a middle grades science book that examines how the five human senses work to detect information about the world. The book provides detailed explanations of each sense organ, including the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin, and describes how these organs receive and process external stimuli. It also explores the processes by which the brain becomes aware of sensory information and discusses how these delicate organs can be damaged. The text is accompanied by photographs that help illustrate the biological mechanisms of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.